Cookies Policy
Effective Date: March 28, 2025
Last Updated: March 28, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how {{SITE_NAME}} (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, apps, and online services (collectively, the “Service”). It forms part of our Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact support@placeholder.com.
1) When this policy applies
This policy applies whenever you access any {{SITE_NAME}} site, subdomain, or app where this Cookies Policy is displayed or linked. On your first visit, you’ll see a consent banner that lets you accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can change your decision anytime via Cookie Settings (usually found in the site footer or app settings).
2) Who controls your data
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Data Controller | {{SITE_NAME}} |
| Contact | support@placeholder.com |
| Purpose of Cookies | To run the Service, remember preferences, measure performance, improve features, and (only if enabled) support limited third-party integrations. |
3) What are cookies & similar technologies?
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that can be “session” (deleted when you close the browser) or “persistent” (kept until they expire or you delete them).
Local Storage / Session Storage: Browser storage used to remember settings and app state.
Pixels/Tags: Tiny code snippets that help measure events (e.g., a page view).
SDKs / Scripts: App or site components that add functionality (e.g., analytics, crash reporting).
4) Your choices & consent
Consent Banner / Cookie Settings: Accept all, reject all (except strictly necessary), or choose categories. You can update choices anytime via Cookie Settings.
Browser Controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies.
Do Not Track / GPC: Where supported, we make reasonable efforts to honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for non-essential cookies.
5) Types of cookies we use
| Category | What they do | Examples of use | Is consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core features and security. | Log-in, load balancing, session management, fraud prevention. | No (always on) |
| Preferences/Functional | Remember choices to personalize your experience. | Language, font size, reading mode, saved layout. | Yes |
| Analytics/Performance | Help us understand usage to improve the Service (aggregated). | Page views, feature adoption, crash diagnostics. | Yes |
| Marketing (optional) | Only if enabled; used to measure campaigns or content reach. | Campaign attribution, referral analysis. | Yes |
Legal Basis:
Strictly necessary cookies: our legitimate interests in running a secure, functional service.
All other categories: your consent, which you can withdraw via Cookie Settings.
Retention: We keep cookie data only as long as needed for the purposes above (see the table). Aggregated analytics may be retained longer for trend analysis.
7) Managing cookies (how-to)
Cookie Settings: Update your choices at any time (footer link).
Browser: Block/delete cookies via settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
Platform: On mobile, you can reset advertising IDs and review app permissions.
Analytics Opt-outs (if enabled): Many providers offer add-ons or in-product opt-outs for analytics/measuremen
8) Third parties & transfers
Where we use reputable processors (e.g., hosting, analytics, performance monitoring), they act under contract and are bound to protect your data. Data may be processed in other countries (including the U.S.). We use safeguards such as contractual clauses and access controls consistent with our Privacy Policy.
9) Security
We and our service providers use technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring) to protect cookie-related data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10) Region-specific notes (summary table)
| Region | Key points |
|---|---|
| EU/EEA/UK | Non-essential cookies set only with consent; you can withdraw consent anytime via Cookie Settings. |
| US | Depending on state law, you may have rights to opt-out of certain tracking; we honor GPC where feasible for non-essential categories. |
| Other | Local rules may apply; we aim to provide comparable controls via Cookie Settings. |
For full details on your rights and how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
11) Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you via the Service (e.g., banner or notice) and/or update the “Last Updated” date above. If required by law, we’ll request your consent again.
12) Contact
Questions about this policy or your cookie choices?
Email: support@placeholder.com